Ecuador's President Noboa has launched a crackdown on gang violence in response to escalating terror. Guayaquil, a city at the heart of the nation's violence, has seen an influx of armed soldiers conducting searches for drugs, weapons, and gang affiliations. The city is under a nighttime curfew, and tensions are high as the authorities confront powerful gangs aligned with international cartels. Despite the heavy-handed approach, many residents support the government's actions, viewing it as a means to restore peace. The recent surge in violence, including attacks on the city and its authorities, has prompted the president to declare an internal conflict and deploy troops against the gangs. This move comes as Ecuador grapples with a surge in violence, transforming it from a peaceful country to one of the deadliest in South America.